• Leads stall between inquiry and engagement due to slow intake and inconsistent follow-up
• Pressure on realization rates and write-offs under fixed or blended fees
• Unclear, risky adoption of AI tools amid ethics, confidentiality, and client security concerns
✓ Higher consult-to-engagement conversion rates and predictable pipeline
✓ Fewer write-offs and improved realization through clearer scope control
✓ Defensible AI usage that reduces drafting time while honoring ethics rules